Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor is the cheaper of the two at $5,300, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $2,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 wears larger at 43.8mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

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MSRP $5,300

Grand Seiko SBGH289

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MSRP $7,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

SBGH28943.8mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

SBGH28955h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

SBGH289200m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$7,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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